ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91006

Part of Arcadia, CA
Pop. 31,582·Los Angeles County·131st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,816/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$1,884
Reported rents
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ZIP 91006 · $3,816
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,020
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,820
3 BR
$3,580
4 BR+
$3,980
Research median
$2,820/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 91006 usually run 1.3% below trend in January and 1.2% above it in May, about $95 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91006 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2018.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91006 changed +6.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91006 rose 37.3% while median household income rose 19.7% ($103,224 to $123,533). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 91006 is 55.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($123,533) is $3,088 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,820); a 3-bedroom is $3,580.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 91007, 1 mile away, rents for 18% less ($3,131/mo), about $8,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91006. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$45,792/yr
At $3,816/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91006 (Arcadia, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,582
Median income
$123,533
Median age
44
Renters
31.3%
Age distribution
20.7%
19.4%
25.4%
13.8%
20.7%
Under 1820.7%
18–3419.4%
35–5425.4%
55–6413.8%
65+20.7%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
20.9%
20.6%
57.7%
White20.9%
Black0.8%
Hispanic20.6%
Asian57.7%
Education (25+)
16%
19.6%
55.8%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma16%
Some college19.6%
Bachelor's+55.8%
Housing tenure
68.7%
31.3%
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91006 in Arcadia, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,647 → $3,816
up 44.2%
Income
$113,817 → $123,533
up 8.5%
Population
32,499 → 31,582
down 2.8%
Renter share
28.3% → 31.3%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
54.5% → 55.8%
+1.3 pts
Median age
43 → 44
+1.0 yrs

Rent in ZIP 91006 in Arcadia, CA has climbed 44.2% since 2021, going from about $2,647 per month to roughly $3,816 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $113,817 in 2021 to $123,533 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 35.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 32,499 to 31,582 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 31.3% of households rent today, against 28.3% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 91006 in Arcadia, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91006 covers Arcadia, CA. The median rent here is $3,816/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,820/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($123,533/yr), ZIP 91006 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91006?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $153,000/year (about $74/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,816/mo in ZIP 91006. The local median household income is $123,533/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91006?

Rent in ZIP 91006 has risen 6.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2018.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 91006?

Asking rents in ZIP 91006 are usually lowest in January, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in May, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $95 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 91006?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91006 rose 37.3% while median household income rose 19.7%, from $103,224 to $123,533. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 91006 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91006 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #131 of 898 at $3,816/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91006 changed +6.2%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 91006 compare to the rest of Arcadia?

At $3,816/mo, ZIP 91006 is $404 above the Arcadia citywide median of $3,412/mo.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $3,816/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 91006's median household income ($123,533/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91006 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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